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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sayjouna Vansyckel
Date: 07-11-2025
Case Number: MC-51-CR-0005705-2021
Judge: Not Available
Court: Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney: Philadelphia County Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with f third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, possession of an instrument of crime ("PIC").
On March 1, 2022, the Philadelphia Municipal Court ("municipal court") held a preliminary hearing, at which the Commonwealth presented the following evidence. On the evening of Dawson's death, at around 5:45 p.m., Officer David Jones responded to a disturbance report at Vansyckel's home on Elbridge Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While approaching Vansyckel's home, Officer Jones heard a voice from inside the home say that there were two stabbing victims in the house. When Officer Jones entered the home, he saw Dawson lying on the floor. Officer Jones observed that Dawson's shirt was pulled all the way up, there was a stab wound below her left breast, she was cold to the touch and had no pulse. Officer Jones also observed that Vansyckel had blood on her face, nose, and lips, and that Vansyckel's mother had been stabbed.
On March 1, 2022, the Philadelphia Municipal Court ("municipal court") held a preliminary hearing, at which the Commonwealth presented the following evidence. On the evening of Dawson's death, at around 5:45 p.m., Officer David Jones responded to a disturbance report at Vansyckel's home on Elbridge Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While approaching Vansyckel's home, Officer Jones heard a voice from inside the home say that there were two stabbing victims in the house. When Officer Jones entered the home, he saw Dawson lying on the floor. Officer Jones observed that Dawson's shirt was pulled all the way up, there was a stab wound below her left breast, she was cold to the touch and had no pulse. Officer Jones also observed that Vansyckel had blood on her face, nose, and lips, and that Vansyckel's mother had been stabbed.
Outcome:
Reverse
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sayjouna Vansyckel?
The outcome was: Reverse
Which court heard Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sayjouna Vansyckel?
This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sayjouna Vansyckel?
Plaintiff's attorney: Philadelphia County Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sayjouna Vansyckel decided?
This case was decided on July 11, 2025.